Pierre Andresen reacts to the first round of NBA All-star fan voting with several takeaways including LeBron's placement, Tyrese Maxey as the second-most in the East, Michael Porter Jr. and more.

Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their conferences in the first fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026. Fans (50% of the vote) join NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%) in selecting five players in each conference honored as starters. Next fan update: 1/6. pic.twitter.com/pHykl9yhTE

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2026.

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.

PHOENIX -- The NBA has fined Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green for comments he made during a post-game interview on Monday. More from NBA Communications:

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President Charlie Baker clarified the NCAA's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience, saying Tuesday "it has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract.

A rival NBA executive is pressuring the LA Clippers to offload multiple All-Stars amid a horrific 2025-26 season start.